WHITCHALLENGER

Tanker

Information related to the Hazardous category A vessel WHITCHALLENGER (MMSI 235007413, IMO 9252278) from United Kingdom with latest positions and portcalls. ...

MMSI 235007413
IMO 9252278
Name WHITCHALLENGER
Country  United Kingdom
MMSI Type Vessel
Type Tanker
Sub Type Hazardous category A
Call Sign VQAU3
Class A
Course 227.6
Heading (°) 139.0
Status Moored
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Length (m) 85.0
Width (m) 15.0

First Seen 7 years ago
Last Update 8 minutes ago
Positions 1746
Latitude 50.889900
Longitude -1.396050
Destination SOLENT BUNKERING
Reported ETA Feb 4, 2026 12:00 AM

Distance travelled (nm)

Since first seen 570740.88
Since last port call 44.41
Since last position 0

Estimated Load

17%

Speed (kn) / Draught (m)


Draught (m)

Current 5.2
Min 4
Max 10.8
Average 5.37

About this vessel

The Hazardous category A vessel WHITCHALLENGER (MMSI 235007413, IMO 9252278, call sign VQAU3) is registered under the flag of United Kingdom (GB). It was last located at latitude 50.889900 N and longitude 1.396050 W as of Feb 5, 2026 8:17 PM (8 minutes ago). The vessel is currently moored, heading 139° at a speed of 0.0 knots. It is drawing 5.2 meters and estimated to be loaded at 18%. The vessel has an overall length of 85 meters and a beam of 15 meters. The last recorded port call was at Marchwood, United Kingdom, on Feb 3, 2026 10:05 PM (2 days ago) and has traveled 44.41 nautical miles since. The reported destination is "SOLENT BUNKERING". The ETA for the next destination is Feb 4, 2026 12:00 AM. The vessel has travelled for 570740.88 nm since its appearance in Oceanook 7 years ago. It has changed its name 2 times.

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